Bläserklasse

The wind class is a class that does not participate in traditional music lessons, but in a new form of music teaching. All students learn at least two school years, a wind instrument or the drums, the class composite forms a band.

Usually, even hours are established in which the children are taught with other students who play the same instrument by a teacher (Register lessons). A special musical talent is not provided, the focus is the desire to give in this way a long-term interest in music and to get the joy of shared successes to strengthen the class composite. The scientific basis is a study according to the music of children and young people to improve their learning behavior and ability to concentrate.

The term Bläserklasse is also commonly used for the Community Learning Band instruments on the concept of Bläserklassen.

Concept

There are different concepts for setting up wind classes that are similar in the essential elements. A Bläserklasse first is no different from a normal school class. However, the music lessons a Bläserklasse is an organization established over two years Klassenmusizierkurs, which is anchored in the curriculum of general education schools. In secondary schools, these are usually the grades five and six. There are also primary schools that offer already in the 3rd and 4th grade music lessons as Bläserklasse lessons.

Each Bläserklasse child receives a borrowed instrument for which it assumes responsibility. Instruments often used are for example Flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, euphonium, tuba and drums. Oboe and bassoon are often not staffed in a Bläserklasse because they are difficult to play, especially in the acquisition are expensive. For the common learning the instruments in the group, it is important that every child learns an instrument that is new to him.

In the community of the class, the children learn at the same time their orchestra instrument in class; it required no musical knowledge. All pupils make music from the very beginning in the class band, is achieved by a balanced representation that a full orchestral sound there from the start. Part of the concept is tailored to children and young sheet music - often with well-known songs from pop, jazz and classical - that is adapted to the learning progress.

The subject matter of the wind class is compliant curriculum and the educational standards contained in the new curricula is taken into account. Bläserklasse teaching is action- oriented teaching and is therefore considered timely. Ideally, a Bläserklasse has three music lessons a week, supplemented by one hours instrument instruction in the group. Through public appearances opens for the children of the school day, and they make a whole new experience.

The Klassenmusizierunterricht must be supplemented by a qualified instrument instruction in small groups. For this, the general schools, for example, to cooperate with music schools. Often there is also a collaboration with a qualified Concert at the site. The instrumental teachers can teach in a small group detailed knowledge of the instrument and technique than is possible in the general association.

After the teaching arrangements have been resolved between the headmasters of the respective school and the music school, eg procurement the patrons of the school, the instruments that are played in the Bläserklasse. This usually happens through a local music store. To this end, there are cheap leases, which are usually applied over 48 months. Until the redemption of the instruments they remain in the administration of the promotion and can then pass into the ownership of the school. Partly also loaner by music schools, orchestra or organizations are provided. These costs and the costs incurred for the music teacher can be worn not only by the school alone, but must be borne in part by grants or by the parents in terms of a mixed financing. Therefore, the entry into the necessary Bläserklasse a binding declaration by the parents, in this writing accept to become mitzutragen these costs. After the beginning of the school year can not switch to another class a student from the Bläserklasse.

The increase of the concentration and ability to learn through the regular practice of an instrument is scientifically proven. Better learning performance can be achieved by working together on a class goal. However, the classes and orchestral community also causes social learning effects such as teamwork, mutual respect, cooperation and willingness to help. With appearances and concerts learn Bläserklasse student recognition and praise, which has a positive effect on the self-esteem of children. In Bläserklassen there is a very high motivational climate.

History

Bläserklassen existed in the United States long before the East Westphalian music educator Wolfgang Born fire for the first time in Germany developed a concept for class music with orchestral instruments at the high school Nepomucenum Rietberg. Since the beginning of his collaboration with the Yamaha Corporation in 1996, the idea spread throughout Germany. Through teacher training gradually many educators have been obtained for the new concept. After hours of encouragement, but also the hostility by established colleagues, the model Bläserklasse is gaining popularity nationwide and is included in the curricula of all Länder. Beginning with the 2001 is held annually a Bläserklasse Congress for active Bläserklasse ladder. Since 2005, the concept is also exported in the non-German speaking European countries.

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